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Hey, both answers are correct... You can dive the Maldives all year, especially on a liveaboard as they can move around depending on the season. Yes, May - Nov there is more plankton which = manta and whale sharks. Best time for that is August I believe, so both answers are right :oD
The beauty of the Maldives is that you have literally thousands of options of dive sites, spread over 100’s of miles. I always travel to the Maldives in August for a Whale Shark study (this year included so very excited as now counting down) and we usually use the MV Carpe Diem boat which I can highly recommend. They schedule their trips based on the season and have very good dive guides as well...
Good luck and if you have options, a liveaboard is best as you can see so much more that staying in a hotel :oD
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Thanks Scuba-Smurf, yes my preference is always Liveaboard! I was with Blue-O-Two in Egypt but didn’t see much there. I’m tempted to go with them again but will check out MV Carpe Diem and compare prices. I will be flying in from Singapore as I will be visiting family there. Enjoy your trip!
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I have just received this link my email which may of some use to you :oD
http://www.maldivesdivetravel.com/newspage/black-pearl-offer-two-manta-madness-and-whale-shark-action-in-hanifaru-bay.html
I have 27 days, 9 hours and 12 minutes until I set off to the MV Carpe Diem... Not excited at all... ok, 11 minutes...
Happy holidays!
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OMG!!!! That’s a great price!!!! It sucks that I’m not allow to take vacation in October as I’m filling in for my co-worker. Thanks for the link, it’s in my bookmark now and refer back when planning my dive trip. You dive safe and say hi to all the whale shark and manta for me!
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I know! I was also surprised to see the price... I’ve also kept the link and might book a last minute trip after the summer... Good luck with planning your trip :oD
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